Bristol is set for more bitterly cold weather and maybe even snow this week.

Met Office forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for snow showers, long periods of snowfall and very low temperatures in Bristol and much of the rest of the country on Tuesday, February 27.

The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “Further snow showers are expected through Tuesday, with the potential for a more organised area of snow to push southwest across parts of England and Wales.

“There is the potential for 5-10 cm of snow in places though nearby locations may see only small accumulations of 0-2 cm.

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“The warning area has been adjusted to take into account latest indications. Strong winds may lead to drifting of lying snow (and severe wind chill) especially over hills, with lightning perhaps an additional hazard near North Sea coasts.”